Canoe/kayak Norton Pond. This 583-acre pond offers many areas to explore. Bring boat, PFD, water and lunch. Optional overnight at Brighton State Park--reservations recommended. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 for meeting time and location.
10.2 miles. Mt. Mansfield. Approx. 3,500 elevation gain. Ascend the Lake Mansfield Trail to Taylor Lodge, then follow the LT over Mt. Mansfield to Smugglers Notch. Car spotting required. Another new hike for the leader, progressing toward completion of the LT. Contact Leader: Jill Aspinall, happy.jill.aspinall@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
Montpelier Section Executive Committee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. May bring a dessert to share. Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for agenda and meeting place.
Start at North Montpelier pond and follow the river north as it twists and turns through the beautiful fall foliage. Participants must have their own kayak. PFD required. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.
20-25 miles. Stowe through Morrisville and return on Randolph Road. Helmet required. Bring lunch and water or buy lunch in Morrisville. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.
2.5 miles. Hike to Skylight Pond in Breadloaf Wilderness. Then south to Burnt Hill, another 4.6 miles, through varying woods. This 7.1 mile distance assumes there will be a second car along to spot. If not, the hike will approach Skylight Pond from Burnt Hill Trail, and include an additional 2.5 down-hill miles road walk...
5 miles round trip. Start at the Bolton Nordic area. Follow ski trails to the LT and the beautiful Harrington view. Return via the Buchanan Shelter. Contact Leader: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.
4-6 miles. History road walk along the Winooski River Valley to view the sites of several former utility plants. There will be pictures to view the buildings as they existed years ago, along with a visit to an operating hydro plant. Contact Leader: Manny Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
A last paddle on the reservoir before the snow falls? Must have own kayak/canoe and PFD. Be prepared for cool weather. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Andrew or Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for afternoon meeting time and place.
26 miles. Bike to Waterbury via Stevens Brook Road, and return on Rte.2. Bring water and lunch or option to buy lunch at Snack Bar in Waterbury. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
All abilities. Various distances. Smugglers Notch, on the LT/Elephant s Head and Sterling Pond Trails. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Steve Bailey, 1-609-424-9238 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org
All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. LT to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Steve Bailey, 1-609-424-9238, or trails@gmcmontpelier.org
5.5 miles. Groton State Forest. From the Nature Center to Big Deer Mountain. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.
Section Membership Meeting. Come to meet and socialize with fellow section members and to enjoy George Longenecker s recent slideshow from Utah, Day Hikes in Utah s Red Rock Country: Zion, Capitol Reef, and Cedar Breaks. Time: 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Location: T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St., Montpelier.
4-mile loop walk following Joslin Hill, Brook and Common Roads with views of Mad River Valley. Bring water and snack. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun or Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for afternoon meeting time.
Deer Rifle Season Opens. Ends November 29.
10 miles round trip. Stowe Bike Path. Paved. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.
10 miles round trip. Burlington Bike Path. Echo Center to the Colchester municipal line across the Winooski River bridge and return. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.
5.3 miles. The Waterbury Center Loomis Hill road loop has numerous ups and downs with rewarding views. Bring water and lunch. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.
6+/- miles. Circumnavigate Dumpling Hill. Route will depend on conditions; traction of some sort or snowshoes may be needed for one section. Meet at Rumney School. Call Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl, 229-0725 or vicepresident@gmcmontpelier.org for information and meeting time.
7.6 miles. Snowshoe or hike to Winturi Shelter via the Appalachian Trail. Bring lunch and water. Meet at MHS. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.
Section Executive Committee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for agenda and meeting time and place.
Various distances. All abilities. Stowe Mountain Resort. Trail fee. Bring lunch. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.
5.3 miles round trip. Elmore Mountain loop. 1,400 elevation gain. Contact Leader: Charlene Bohl, 229-9908 or charlenebohl@comcast.net for meeting time and place.
